[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
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         EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR REPRESENTATIVE DALE KILDEE

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                               speech of

                          HON. THOMAS E. PETRI

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge one of our most devoted 
and respected colleagues, Representative Dale Kildee, and congratulate 
him on the casting of his historic 20,000th vote in the U.S. House of 
Representatives. For those of us in this chamber who have been 
fortunate enough to work with the gentleman from Michigan, such a 
remarkable achievement comes as no surprise.
  As my colleagues have justly pointed out, it is not only the quantity 
of votes that makes this feat remarkable, but it is the consistency 
with which he has cast them that proves to be especially noteworthy. 
Missing only 27 votes since 1977 is a reflection of the pride and 
seriousness he takes in representing the people of Michigan's Fifth 
District.
  Since entering Congress, I have had the honor of serving with Mr. 
Kildee on the Education and Labor Committee. He brings the same work 
ethic to the committee as he has on the floor of the House.
  Representative Kildee has set a standard here in Congress that most 
will not replicate, but it will indeed continue to inspire and serve as 
an example for me and his other colleagues in the House. Once again, I 
send my congratulations on this historic achievement and thank 
Representative Kildee for his service to his district in Michigan and 
to this institution.

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